Josie8 Posted June 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hi We are thinking of travelling on it this year for Christmas. Can anyone let me know what its like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug10 Posted June 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I sailed on Queen Victoria last christmas and thought it was fabulous. If work allowed, I would book up for this christmas too but sadly I cannot. I was a bit apprehensive beforehand as have never been away at christmas before and didn't know what to expect but I'm so glad I went. I travelled with my family (mum, dad, sister & my 2 nieces aged 9 & 12) and everyone had so much fun. The ship was beautifully decorated with lots of christmas trees all decorated differently and there was a lovely display of gingerbread houses made into a little village scene. Father christmas made an appearance on christmas day in the Queens room and handed out presents to all the children and the presents were of a very good quality. It appeared the biggest celebrations were saved for New Years eve where there was a huge party and everyone joined in but christmas day was wonderful too although it was very surreal swimming in the pool on christmas day in the sun (seeing as the UK was being hit hard with extremely bad weather) and seeing lots of dolphins swimming by the ship. At the evening dinner on christmas day and new years eve, there were party hats, crackers and party blowers for everyone. The food was amazing at all times and on News Year eve after we saw in the new year we all went up to the buffet where there was an amazing display of food of which we thoroughly enjoyed eating a warm beef baguette (the beef was so tender). There was a huge display of desserts and the chefs had made beautiful landmarks out of food which was very artistic. So I would definitely recommend it to anyone and cannot wait to go again. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie8 Posted June 2, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thank you Sounds just what we are looking for ..................:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted June 3, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Father christmas made an appearance on christmas day in the Queens room and handed out presents to all the children and the presents were of a very good quality. I'm asking this only because I've simply always been curious and never thought to actually ask the children......which would have been the way to go. What kind of gifts do they give the children? I've also wondered how they manage to get them age related. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maitai999 Posted June 3, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Santa & his elves were very well organised on our Christmas cruises - the staff from the children's club have the task of wrapping gifts and placing them in age related piles behind Santa's chair. They know the age and how many children will be onboard before sailing. The staff call out children's age groups, ie 5yrs, 6yrs, 7yrs etc, they then have photo opportunity if they wish. On one voyage (QM2 26 night Christmas/New Year), the younger boys had some huge remote control 4x4 jeeps, plenty of dolls, teddies & books for the girls, children over 10yrs had a digital watch in different colours which were popular. Edited June 3, 2014 by maitai999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted June 3, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you so much...that's nice to know. I've personally always felt that they are very generous with the adult gifts as well...being actual gifts, rather than a useless token. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy Smith Posted June 4, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hi We are thinking of travelling on it this year for Christmas. Can anyone let me know what its like? Booked on that cruise. Last Christmas and New Year we sailed on Queen Mary. Amazing experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy gracie Posted September 23, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2014 My husband and I are booked on the Queen Victoria for the Christmas cruise this year. We live near Toronto airport in Canada and were wondering if the cruise begins in Southhampton which is the best airport to fly in and out of and what are the best prices for hotels and for shuttles or train or coach. Any help or informations would be so very much appreciated... Thank you so much ! Crazy gracie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted September 24, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 24, 2014 When we cruised out of Southampton (on Princess) we flew into Heathrow and contracted with Smiths for Airports for transportation to Southampton. There are many hotels in Southampton to choose from in a range of prices and amenities. On the return trip we took a ship's shuttle to Victoria Coach Station in London and spent a few days sightseeing before flying home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted September 24, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 24, 2014 We are thinking of booking this year's QV Christmas cruise, only problem os it's to the Canaries a place we are less than enthusiastic about. Is Christmas onboard worth the Canaries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgirl001 Posted September 24, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2014 We are thinking of booking this year's QV Christmas cruise, only problem os it's to the Canaries a place we are less than enthusiastic about. Is Christmas onboard worth the Canaries? Absolutely:D Check out QE she is away for Xmas and New Year:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemancruiser Posted September 24, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2014 My husband and I are booked on the Queen Victoria for the Christmas cruise this year. We live near Toronto airport in Canada and were wondering if the cruise begins in Southhampton which is the best airport to fly in and out of and what are the best prices for hotels and for shuttles or train or coach. Any help or informations would be so very much appreciated... Thank you so much ! Crazy gracie From Toronto Pearson you'd be best to fly direct to Heathrow on Air Canada or British Airway. If you would to save a little money on airfare then I'd suggest you fly Air Transat into Gatwick. You can get transfers from Gatwick and Heathrow I believe to Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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